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Tag: Shea Flinn

  • Face hates nose…AKA the continuing saga of the #membudget

    Noses are funny. Often the most noticed facial feature…next to the eyes, noses are also one of the most complained about things people have on their face. My nose, is what I affectionately call a “3 finger nose”…meaning, from my face to the tip is three fingers long. You can see it below. Noses, such…

  • Who’s driving this bus?

    Memphis budget back and forth raises questions about long-term plans, vision for the City among other things If you’re not confused you’re not paying attention. To be honest, I’ve been on vacation for a week, and doing everything I can to not pay attention, but the events of yesterday’s Memphis City Council meeting snapped me…

  • Day 1 Turnout and Super District Contests – #memvote

    I voted yesterday. There were no lines, no waiting. All told I think it took about 5 minutes, 4 of which was getting the card to put in the voting machine. According to the Election Commission 2095 people voted yesterday at one of the 16 Early voting locations. That represents about .6% of the total…

  • Some More Thoughts on the City Council

    So I’m pretty sure there are some City Council members that think I was excessively hard on them in my last post. Maybe I was, maybe I wasn’t. I said what I meant and I meant what I said, that’s the best anyone can do. I am, and have been frustrated that this council has…

  • I Can’t Decide? Can You?

    One of these lucky Memphis City Council members could have the pleasure of running against me, if only they would reveal their plans for redistricting their seats. Despite pleas from supporters, I can only run against one of them. Obviously, being that I am but a lowly blogger, I have some preferences. But until they…

  • MCS – “The Deal”

    The Commercial Appeal is reporting that County Mayor Mark Luttrell, and unnamed negotiators are nearing a “deal” to avoid a referendum this year. The terms of the deal are sketchy at best, but involve a 1 year delay in any referendum and a countywide vote. Currently MCS is only required to hold a vote within…